Question 2

Either
With reference to Gavotte and Mussette from Third English Suite by J. S. Bach.
(a)Quote the opening melodic phrase of the Mussette.
(b)Name the most outstanding harmonic device used in the bars part of the Mussette.
(c)State the form of the
 (i)Gavotte;
 (ii)Mussette.
 (d)Quote the exact performance speed of the Gavotte as stated at the beginning of the piece.
   (e)In what period of western music history is the suite most popular?
(f)How many times does the figure below appear at the same pitch in the Gavotte?

Or
With reference to Saasa 'Krzxne (Ghanaian folksong) arranged by James A. Yankey
(a) State the key signature and the time signature of the music
(b) For what media is the piece arranged?
(c) Notate the broken chord used for the text, Saasa 'Krzme.
(d) Mention any two compositional techniques used in the opening bar.

The chord progressions in the extracts (i) and (ii) above are suggestive of transient modulations. Identify the key into which each chord progression in (e)(i) and (ii) modulate.
(f) State the form of the piece.